Binnenhof Courtyard with Ridderzaal Hall of Knights in The Hague, Netherlands
The Ridderzaal (Hall of Knights) stands at the center of the Binnenhof courtyard in The Hague, Netherlands. The 13th-century Gothic building serves as the venue for the annual State of the Nation address.
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The Binnenhof, literally meaning 'Inner Court', is a complex of buildings in The Hague that has been the center of Dutch political life for centuries. At its heart stands the iconic Ridderzaal, a Gothic hall built in the 1200s.
The cobblestone courtyard is surrounded by buildings housing the Dutch Parliament and government offices. Visitors and tourists stroll through the arcaded walkways or rest on benches beneath the expansive blue sky.
This UNESCO World Heritage site represents over 800 years of continuous political governance, making it one of the oldest parliamentary buildings still in use worldwide.
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